MAL-2026-6903: Malicious code in windrule-utils (npm)
The npm package 'windrule-utils' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'windrule-utils' package at version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. The advisory warns that all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different, secure computer. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to possible persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'windrule-utils' package version 0.0.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software.
MAL-2026-6903: Malicious code in windrule-utils (npm)
Description
The npm package 'windrule-utils' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'windrule-utils' package at version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. The advisory warns that all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different, secure computer. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to possible persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'windrule-utils' package version 0.0.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6903
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3qh2-hc9r-frmf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9a51
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:21:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:21:30 UTC
Views: 2
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